{"version":"1.1.0","producer":"fm.getcarcurious","layer":"official","episode":{"title":"Russell, reliability or Ferrari: what is Kimi’s biggest title threat? – Belgian GP Preview","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/russell-reliability-or-ferrari-what-is-kimi-s-biggest-title-threat-belgian-gp-preview","audioUrl":"https://pdst.fm/e/arttrk.com/p/ABMA5/pscrb.fm/rss/p/prfx.byspotify.com/e/clrtpod.com/m/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/audioboom.com/posts/8926261.mp3?modified=1783697966&sid=5024396&source=rss","description":"\nTom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to preview this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix.Having failed to score points in two of the last three Grands Prix due to car problems, Kimi Antonelli has seen his championship lead cut from 66 points to just 25. So what is the biggest threat to Kimi’s hopes of becoming World Champion this year? His teammate George Russell, Ferrari or Mercedes’ reliability issues?On a recent episode, Jolyon suggested that Ferrari need to back Lewis Hamilton over Charles Leclerc if they’re to fight Mercedes for the title. After Leclerc’s victory at Silverstone, has his opinion changed?The guys also discuss an ‘upset’ Max Verstappen, why things could get ‘spicy’ at Racing Bulls, and Carlos Sainz’s reaction to a disappointing weekend for Williams at the British Grand Prix.You’ll also hear their podium predictions for Spa and how wet weather could mix things up. Listen to more official F1 podcastsDrivers, in-depth on F1 Beyond The GridYour questions answered by experts on F1 Explains - right here on the F1 Nationpodcast feedThis episode is sponsored byLeesa - go to Leesa.com for 25% off select mattresses PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code NATION, exclusive for our listeners."},"annotations":[{"id":484232,"startTime":2.7,"endTime":7.5,"type":"person","title":"Lando","url":"/glossary/lando","quote":"I got in trouble with even Lando in Zambor last year when I said he was lucky to be this\n[7.5s] close.","canonicalId":"person:lando","priority":0.35,"confidence":0.7,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Lando” refers to Lando Norris, mentioned in a cautionary way about being “too close” to someone in the context of racing. 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